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Wednesday, November 8, 2006
8:30 a.m. – President’s Office
Dave Soltz will preside. Dr. McIntyre is in Seattle through November 9 for a Washington Campus Compact and a COP meeting.
Present: Dave Soltz, Rich Corona, Paul Baker, Libby Street, Jack Baker
Guests: Judy Miller
I. Action Items
1. Approval of Cabinet Minutes from 10/25/06
Motion to approve the Cabinet minutes from 10/25/06 as presented by Dr. Baker. Seconded by Dr. Street. No further discussion. Motion carried.
II. Discussion Items
1. Homecoming debriefing
The group discussed homecoming details. Dr. Baker and Mr. Baker will forward their list of events to Ms. Dawson to compile a complete list of events that occurred during homecoming week. Dr. Street stated that we must make sure that the entire campus community is notified well in advance about the Excellence in Teaching Awards. Dr. Soltz suggested that it might be good to start with the events on Wednesday night instead of having a full week of events. Mr. Corona added that it really stretched his staff, so he agreed that a shorter week of events would be helpful.
2. Chamber of Commerce Legislative Day – November 14
It was decided that Rich Corona and Ann Anderson will be CWU’s representatives at this meeting, and Dr. Street will attend the luncheon.
3. Spheres of Distinction letters – Dr. Street
Dr. Street distributed the draft Request for Proposals -- Spheres of Distinction letter. The group reviewed the draft and discussed the process. The letters will be distributed soon. It was suggested that due to the February 28, 2007 deadline, a reminder be sent out in January.
4. Resource Directory – Dr. Street
Dr. Street showed Cabinet members a demo of the online Resource Directory. It will be populated soon.
III. Executive Reports
Provost/Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs:
Dr. Soltz distributed the 2006-07 Budget Driver Report and the November 2006 Accountability Report for review and discussion. The next Friday Fest is November 17 and Faculty Day is scheduled for December 4.
Vice President for Business & Financial Affairs:
Mr. Corona reported that the idea of the Visitors & Convention Bureau is still under consideration. It is being organized through the Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce. Ken Baxter is actively participating in this project. The State Auditors met with Business & Financial Affairs folks yesterday and explained the areas they plan to review this year. A budget advisory committee meeting will be scheduled in early January.
Vice President for University Relations:
Dr. Baker reported that Friday’s Foundation Board meeting was very well attended. The presentations by Julie Cloninger and Christine Day were great. Two new members were appointed to the Foundation Board: Jack Curtright and Madalon Lalley. The Finance and Investment Report was distributed for review and discussion. The Alumni Association Board met Sunday. It was a very productive meeting. The updated bylaws and the two-year term limits were approved. Dr. Baker added that Jim Armstrong is doing a great job organizing that group.
Vice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management:
Mr. Baker reported for Dr. Tullos. Homecoming week was very successful. All of the events were well attended. SAEM is having a “strategic direction” discussion with the university centers on Monday. Dr. Tullos will report back on this at a later date.
Executive Assistant for Policy & Planning:
Dr. Street reported that a group met recently to discuss the alumni database and how to make it more accessible for departments. The group will be looking at what other schools do and will come back together to discuss issues soon. Dr. Street reminded the group that NWCCU training is in February. Our team needs to be put together soon, so that team leaders can attend the training.
IV. Progress Reports
1. Economic Impact Study – Judy Miller
Ms. Miller joined the group to give an update on items she has received to submit to the consultant handling the economic impact study. She added that the consultant stated they would like the items in the prioritized order listed in their original memo. They would like items as they are received and by email, so please submit items to Ms. Miller electronically. Ms. Miller will prepare a spreadsheet of items received and circulate it to Cabinet members for review.
2. Washington Learns data – Shelly Johnson
Ms. Johnson joined the group to give an update on the Washington Learns enrollment models. Cabinet members reviewed and discussed the models.
V. Cabinet reports on community events and meetings attended
Dr. Soltz: Homecoming events, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Mr. Corona: Homecoming events, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Dr. Baker: Kiwanis Board meeting, Gallery One Board meeting, CWU Foundation Board meeting, CWU Alumni Association Board meeting, Homecoming events, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Dr. Street: Northwest Commission on Colleges & Universities (NWCCU) evaluator training, Homecoming events
Dr. Baker: Homecoming events
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